The Bishop's Hour

Fr. Bob Rossi, osc helps us embracing the true meaning of Christmas in a secular, materialistic culture. Ramon Luzarraga, Mesa Division Chair of Undergraduate Studies, assistant professor of Theology at Benedictine University, Mesa talks about Church teaching on refugees and his experience as the son of refugees. Brad Kidd, president, Arizona Patrons of the Arts … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 12/14/15 – Christmas in a Secular Culture, Refugees and Patrons of the Arts

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by helping us understand what the Church teaches about angels. Leila Miller, blogger, Little Catholic Bubble, discusses how we can engage in fruitful dialog with others. Clarissa Quiring from the Marriage and Respect Life Office shares her devotion to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Bishop … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/30/15 – Angels, Dialogue and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Ryan Hanning, Ph.D., professor, assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, faculty, University of Mary – Tempe helps us enter into Advent with a look at Old Testament imagery. Sheryl Christianson, senior program manager, My Sister’s Place, talks about domestic abuse and how to get help. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/23/15 – Old Testament Imagery, My Sister’s Place and St. Lucy

Fr. Keith Kenney, parochial vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, and chaplain at St. Mary’s High School helps us understand apocalyptic scripture. Dr. Kira Zeeman Rugen, director of Solis Camerata, Aaron Martin, president of Catholic Phoenix share the sounds of Solis Camerata. Donna Marino, president and CEO, Catholic Education Arizona explains the tuition … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: Apocalyptic Scriptures, Ancient Music and Catholic Education Arizona

Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor and assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, University of Mary, Tempe helps us explore the mystery of God as part of the Catholicism 101 series. Sr. Mary Beata Im, PVMI shares her vocation story and the charisms of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Laura Magruder, executive … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/9/15 – Mystery of God, A Call to Religious Life and Maggie’s Place

Fr. Charlie Goriaeb, pastor, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa helps us understand the connection between All Souls Day, Purgatory and indulgences. Jaime Cortez, director of music, Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa and Catholic recording artist share music from his new project. Dr. Ryan Hanning, assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/2/15 – All Souls Day, Jaime Cortez and University of Mary MBA

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by discussing why there is evil. Fr. David Sanfilippo, Vicar for Priests, shares his vocation story. Melanie Takinen, director, Safe Environment Training, talks about a new program on the pastoral care of vulnerable adults. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the blessings of a … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/26/15 – Evil, a Vocation Story and Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Today’s show is a broadcast of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted delivering the State of the Church Address, an event presented by the Catholic Community Foundation. The Bishop’s Hour is made possible in part by The Kandas Financial Group. Never miss a show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! BH-10-19-15

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted talks about his Apostolic Exhortation, Into the Breach. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for The Catholic Sun describes her recent visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis. Larry Costanzo and John Garcia invite us to this year’s Arizona Rosary Celebration. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/12/15 – Into the Breach, Pope Francis’ Visit and Arizona Rosary Celebration

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by answering the question “Why is there evil?” Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for The Catholic Sun describes her recent visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis. Melanie Takinen, director, Safe Environment Training, talks about a new program geared … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/5/15 – The Problem of Evil, Pope Francis’ Visit and Vulnerable Adults